Yellowstone National Park is Established
- Date Range
- May 20, 1872 – May 20, 1872
- Title
- Yellowstone National Park is Established
- What occurred
- Yellowstone was the first National Park to be created in the United States. This park marked the first of its kind to persevere nature in such a way where people could enjoy it. Yellowstone was a way to preserve the amazing features of nature from being destroyed without keeping people away. This was an important stage in environmental history because it showed how nature and be saved and enjoyed for more than a commodity.
- Location
- Grand Loop Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
- Image Citation
- Image link: https://www.nps.gov/features/yell/slidefile/graphics/signs/Images/14565.jpg
- Student name(s)
- Brianna Weissel